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FT04 KYG

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,288 mi
Last recorded143,288 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 KYG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 143,288 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglight

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front exhaust egr pipe mole grips holding it together

chassis , suspension compounds showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2023 140,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglight

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front exhaust egr pipe mole grips holding it together

chassis , suspension compounds showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2022 137,845 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 137,807 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,791 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported back to front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 131,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported back to front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 123,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 111,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 103,703 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,820 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,820 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,296 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 91,296 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,605 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 83,605 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,403 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,911 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,647 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,471 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,081 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,491 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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FT04 KYG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT04 KYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FT04 KYG registered?

FT04 KYG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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